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superannuate

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Superannuate (verb) means to make someone or something retire because of their age.

verb
1
To make someone or something retire because of their age.
2
To prove that something is outdated because of its age.
3
To stop working because of old age.
4
To go out of date or become old-fashioned.
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Etymology

Formed as a back-formation from superannuated, ultimately from Latin super, meaning "over", and annus, meaning "year".

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What is the meaning of superannuate?
"superannuate" (verb) means to make someone or something retire because of their age.
What is another word for superannuate?
Other words for "superannuate" include pension.
What are the different meanings of superannuate?
"superannuate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make someone or something retire because of their age; 2. To prove that something is outdated because of its age; 3. To stop working because of old age.

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